Under One Person: The Puppet Immortal in the Tang Sect

Ignoring the mischievous Xuan Su, Cui Ming took a deep breath, lowered his body, and stepped into the dark secret passage.

But as soon as they entered the secret passage, the system kept popping up notifications that the radiation had been successfully reversed.

This made Cui Ming's lips twitch.

Calming himself down and concealing his aura, he was able to move through the area without the aid of light, thanks to the night vision provided by the Xuanji Armor and his own powerful senses.

In addition, the route taken by Xuan Su was extremely ingenious, perfectly avoiding the main load-bearing structure of the mine above.

Even the ninjas couldn't detect it.

Therefore, Cui Ming was able to pass through the secret passage quickly.

About an incense stick's time later, a faint light appeared ahead.

Cui Ming slowed down, gradually disappearing into the shadows, silently approaching the end of the passage.

Everything ahead was quiet; I looked out through the light.

This is a hidden rock wall deep inside the mine. Passing through the entrance, a huge underground space comes into view.

This place is far more deep and vast than the areas previously explored by the Shadow Spiders.

Observation reveals that this is the core mining area of ​​the mine.

Traces of mining can still be seen on the surrounding rock walls.

In the center of the cave, there was a small mountain of bluish-gray ore.

However, these ores emitted a fluorescent glow, like will-o'-the-wisps, even in the darkness.

This made Cui Ming gasp in shock.

Good heavens, they really are unaware of the radiation even when they are in the midst of it.

The internal systems were sending out frantic alerts.

[A large concentration of radioactive energy was detected...]

[Negative effects are reversing...]

Countless notification sounds exploded directly in Cui Ming's mind.

Before Cui Ming could react, he felt as if he were soaking in a hot spring, feeling warm and drowsy.

You should know that Cui Ming hasn't slept for a long time since he obtained the system.

But now, Cui Ming is finding it hard to resist the overwhelming drowsiness.

Despite his intense sleepiness, Cui Ming forced himself to activate the mechanical arm on his back and wrapped himself in the Xuanji Armor.

Then, with a thud, he completely lost consciousness, collapsed to the ground, and fell into a deep sleep.

Under these circumstances, the Qi within Cui Ming's body began to continuously mutate.

As the system reverses, the radiation continuously interacts and intertwines with the Qi within Cui Ming's body.

Cui Ming's body was also constantly absorbing the energy after the system's adjustments.

And the scattered minerals emitted an eerie glow.

It is a rare mineral called uranium-235. Just how rare is it?

Uranium-235! It is the essential material needed to make an atomic bomb.

Chapter 22 To pacify external enemies, one must first secure internal stability.

It is unknown how long Cui Ming has been unconscious; he has not yet fully regained consciousness.

The hand moves faster than the brain, with a gentle hook.

The mechanical arm instantly launched Cui Ming into the air, and the hidden wire shot out, allowing Cui Ming to cling to the cave ceiling.

Three blood-dripping guillotines hovered around him as a protective shield, and the Xuanji Armor was fully activated, completely enveloping Cui Ming.

Breathing relies entirely on the filtration of the Xuanji Armor, and oxygen is then absorbed through the skin to provide the oxygen needed for activity.

Once Cui Ming fully regained consciousness, he immediately activated the Five Treasures of Qi Protection Technique to check himself.

The result was not only no discomfort, but also a feeling of lightness as if reborn.

If Cui Ming's previous use of Dan Shi might have inexplicably evoked a sense of goodwill, then those with keen insight might have sensed something amiss.

Now, Cui Ming has become a true humanoid druid and succubus reincarnation.

The most powerful allure isn't something that appears suddenly, but rather something like Cui Ming's, which becomes a passive effect, constantly infiltrating and brainwashing your mind and will.

The strangest thing is that Cui Ming discovered that the Qi in his body was now exhibiting a peculiar texture.

The radiation that had been constantly stimulating the system seemed to have no effect on Cui Ming at this moment.

His body seemed to have completely adapted to the radiation, even tamed the energy, as naturally as eating and drinking.

After being absorbed by Cui Ming, this radiation no longer leaked out but was firmly locked inside his body.

He felt the Five Treasures Protective Technique operating within his body, running very smoothly, even more so than before.

After undergoing radiation mutation and being harmonized by the system, the true qi became somewhat different.

He raised his hand and channeled his Qi, condensing it into a pill.

Surprisingly, the originally formless, colorless, and odorless Dan Shi was now emitting a sacred and peaceful blue light.

It looks so appetizing that it evokes a strong sense of hunger, as if its aroma is constantly tempting your ravenous body.

Bad news: Dan Shi is visible, tangible, and odorable.

Good news: It's inherently alluring.

Even Cui Ming himself found it hard to resist this alluring effect.

Because by the time he realized what was happening, the condensed pill was already in Cui Ming's mouth...

Glug...

After swallowing it down, Cui Ming realized just how incredibly dangerous his actions had been.

[Foreign Qi erosion detected... Effect reversing...]

[The resilience of meridians has been greatly improved... the strength of the five internal organs has been enhanced... the resistance of blood has been greatly improved...]

A system notification inexplicably reminded Cui Ming of Lü Xiaobu.

One pill grants eternal life, two pills grant immortality... Alright!

"So... this is a blessing in disguise?"

Cui Ming clenched his fist tightly, feeling the new power within his body.

He then glanced at the pile of uranium ore not far away, which was still emitting a faint glow, and his expression became complicated.

This thing is both alluring and deadly. If he hadn't possessed the Reversal System, he would probably be a broken corpse by now.

They come, the security.

Now that we've arrived in this region, we might as well settle here for the time being and wait for the opportune moment.

With the system's support, Cui Ming had long since transcended the mundane and could easily go without food, sleep, or rest.

Furthermore, he also needed to confirm whether there were higher-level contacts at this mine, and whether these so-called merchants had abandoned the place or made other arrangements...

So, for the next month, Cui Ming completely settled down deep in the mine.

During this period, Cui Ming not only gradually improved Xuan Su, but also used the secret passages that Xuan Su had dug and the hidden corners of the original mine to build a temporary residence.

Every day is spent either consolidating newly acquired power or combining abilities to develop new gadgets.

After combining the illusion array runes in the Tang Tomb with the protective and isolation runes in the mine, Cui Ming even devised an illusion array.

However, it's a bit troublesome to inscribe it into a puppet to form a mobile illusion array.

The nine ninjas in the mine continued to operate according to their fixed routine, showing no interest in getting involved in the depths of the mine.

This greatly facilitated Cui Ming's activities, but thinking about it, it makes sense, since apart from Cui Ming, there are basically no other organisms that can survive in such a high concentration of radiation.

Outside the mine, Cui Ming closely monitored every blade of grass and tree by scattering disguised puppets around the area and using the rat swarm led by Xuan Su.

Even the rat horde led by Xuan Su gradually changed under Cui Ming's deliberate control.

Their eyes gradually glowed blue, and their movements became swift and agile, as fast as lightning.

Cui Ming had also made plans, since the mine still needed to be guarded.

Given the inherent dangers of the mine, the guards don't need to be very strong; just able to run and relay information is sufficient.

Days passed by, but thankfully the wait was not in vain.

One late night, a demonstration puppet was set up in a dense forest on the outskirts of the mine.

Cui Ming sensed a four-person team quietly arriving and stopping in a secluded depression ten miles from the mine.

They did not immediately enter the mine, but instead lay in wait and prepared to enter at dawn.

They seem to be planning to enjoy their last moments of comfort, since what lies ahead for them is an abyss of despair.

"It's finally here. Is the shift change scheduled for one month? One leader plus three ninja to replace him, the numbers match up."

A cold glint flashed in Cui Ming's eyes.

These four people are very likely the personnel sent by the Japanese to make the handover.

He must completely eliminate any potential hazards in the mine before the four men enter and rendezvous with the insiders, and use this time to prepare some gifts.

The opportunity was fleeting. While the four-person team was resting outside, it was the early hours of the morning inside the mine, the most tiring time for shift changes.

The killing spree began quietly.

Three ninjas, who were responsible for taking over the infiltration mission, had just crawled out of their hiding place and were still sleepy as they moved their stiff bodies.

Although this place is extremely dangerous, no one has set foot here for several years.

As long as they stay on the designated routes, the dangers of the mines pose no threat to them.

These ninjas all appeared very relaxed, and they began to put on bulky protective suits, their movements becoming quite slow.

But in the darkness, three barely perceptible whooshing sounds rang out simultaneously!